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David Luu
Born
David Luu
NationalityFrench
Alma materUniversity of Montpellier
University of Antilles-Guyane
Years active2006–present
Medical career
Profession
  • Pediatric cardiac surgeon
    Founder of Hearty, Juisci, and Longevity Docs
    Founder of The Heart Fund
FieldPediatric cardiac surgery, Longevity medicine, Health technology
Institutions
Sub-specialtiesCongenital heart disease, Preventive health, Longevity care
ResearchMedical imaging, Nanomedicine, Artificial intelligence

David Luu is a French pediatric cardiac surgeon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his work in pediatric cardiac surgery and longevity medicine. He is the founder of Longevity Docs, Hearty, Juisci, and the founding chairman of The Heart Fund.

Early life and education

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David Luu graduated from the University of Montpellier in 2006 and completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Antilles-Guyane in 2011.[1] He pursued a fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery at Marie-Lannelongue Hospital in 2012 and served as Chief Resident at Necker Hospital in Paris.[1] Luu also trained in trauma, reconstructive, and general surgery at Harvard Medical School, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the University of Southern California.[1] He worked as a research coordinator at the Aortic Center of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.[1]

Career

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Luu started his career in pediatric cardiac surgery, focusing on congenital heart diseases, before expanding into longevity medicine and preventive care.[2]

In 2014, Luu co-founded NYClinic in partnership with NYC Surgical to provide preventive care.[3][4] In 2021, Luu founded Hearty, a longevity medicine platform offering diagnostic and longevity care services.[5][6][7][8][9] He also established the Hearty Longevity Lounge in Sag Harbor to promote longevity education and address health topics.[10]

Luu co-founded Marché Health, a digital health marketplace connecting providers, payers, biopharma, and innovators to enhance the adoption of digital health technologies.[11]

He co-founded Juisci, an artificial intelligence-driven platform healthcare professionals.[12] In 2024, he established Longevity Docs, a global network of physicians with the mission to democratize longevity medicine and improve human healthspan through community, education and research.[2][13][14][8]

Luu is a member of the advisory board of the BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute (BMEII) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he contributes to research in medical imaging, nanomedicine, and artificial intelligence.[5][15]

Luu has spoken at conferences, including the Web Summit, World Heart Federation Summit, United Nations World Humanitarian Summit, Life Summit, Global Wellness Summit, and Longevity Summit.[16][17][18][19][20][21] He has participated in the Founders Longevity Forum, discussing biomarkers of aging.[22][23][24][2]

Luu also served as chairman of the junior committee of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS).[25]

Philanthropy

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In 2010, Luu founded The Heart Fund, a nonprofit providing cardiac care in underserved regions. The organization conducts mobile clinics, open-heart surgeries, and preventive programs[2][7][26] and is accredited by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).[11]

In 2012, Luu led a mission to Haiti, accompanied by public figures such as Jimmy Jean-Louis and Alina Baikova, performing surgeries for children in need.[27][28] The Heart Fund launched "The Heart Jet," a medical plane delivering cardiological care to vulnerable populations, supported by figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Gary Dourdan, Akon, and Didier Drogba.[29][30][31]

Luu raised funds for the Generous People Gala at the Cannes Film Festival,[32] where Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini provided his superyacht as the venue for The Heart Fund’s benefit.[33]

In 2015, Luu and The Heart Fund, in collaboration with the Didier Drogba Foundation, introduced "The Heart Mobile" program in Ivory Coast, which has since provided screenings and surgeries to over 5,000 patients.[34][35][36]

Luu’s organization has partnered with the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in India to provide free surgeries and endovascular treatments for children with congenital heart defects.[37] Collaborating with UPL, The Heart Fund operates a second mobile clinic in Ivory Coast, delivering cardiovascular care, health education, and medical training to underserved rural areas.[38] and winning the World Heart Federation Best Prevention Campaign Award.[39]

Personal life

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David Luu resides in New York City with his wife, Moana Luu, and their son.[40][10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "PressKit | Dr David Luu, MD". Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  2. ^ a b c d Sullivan, Danny (2024-03-28). "'Every doctor should be a longevity doctor'". Longevity.Technology - Latest News, Opinions, Analysis and Research. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  3. ^ Tammy Mark (February 3, 2015). "Healthy Hearts from the Hamptons to Honduras". Long Island Pulse. Archived from the original on 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  4. ^ "Your Dose of Heart Health". Z!NK Magazine. November 14, 2014. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b wpengine (2023-04-11). "Secrets of Longevity: How To Live a Longer, Healthier Life". Sollis Health. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  6. ^ Summit, Global Wellness. "Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium to Take Place May 14 in New York City". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  7. ^ a b "Longevity Medicine Day at ARDD 2024". agingpharma.org. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  8. ^ a b "2024 SCALE Community's Top 56 Most Influential List". SCALE Healthcare Community. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  9. ^ "The Future Of Medicine: Preventative, Predictive, Personalized".
  10. ^ a b James (2023-09-23). "Hearty Longevity Lounge in Sag Harbor: A community for Wellness". The Purist. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  11. ^ a b "Finally, a Digital Platform to Revolutionize Health Care: Marché Health". Pandion Optimization Alliance. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  12. ^ "How Juisci saved 100 hours by automating large volumes of text synthesis". www.lettria.com. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  13. ^ "Longevity Docs - The Global Community for Longevity Doctors". www.longevitydocs.org. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  14. ^ "Longevity Docs Cannes". www.longevitydocs.org. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  15. ^ "12th Annual BMEII Symposium" (PDF).
  16. ^ "World Heart Summit 2023". World Heart Summit. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  17. ^ "Topics & Speakers - Life Summit". www.lifesummit.berlin. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  18. ^ "Life Summit 2025". www.lifesummit.berlin. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  19. ^ BridgetGWS (2024-03-12). "Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium Announces Early Speaker Lineup and Reception". Global Wellness Summit. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  20. ^ "Longevity Medicine Day at ARDD 2024". agingpharma.org. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  21. ^ Oliver, Craig (2024-03-14). "Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium". Spas of America. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  22. ^ "Revolutionizing longevity: London hosts pioneering discussions". Longevity.Technology - Latest News, Opinions, Analysis and Research. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  23. ^ "Founders Longevity Forum Agenda" (PDF).
  24. ^ "Founders Longevity Forum". founderslongevity.co. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  25. ^ "ESCVS 2012 Congress presentation". calameo.com. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  26. ^ "HEARTY MEMBERSHIP - DR. DAVID LUU". WELL/BEINGS 6th Annual Full Circle Benefit. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  27. ^ "The Heart Fund In Haiti" (PDF).
  28. ^ "A new mission of "The Heart Fund" in Haiti". lenouvelliste.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  29. ^ "Cardiology: a hospital plane to treat the most deprived". www.pourquoidocteur.fr (in French). 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  30. ^ Heyman, Jessie (2015-05-20). "Leonardo DiCaprio Is the World's Best Son". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  31. ^ T. H. R. Staff (2014-05-21). "Cannes Video: Gary Dourdan and Akon Bring Awareness to The Heart Fund". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  32. ^ "Resident Magazine June 2016 Hamptons Issue". issuu. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
  33. ^ Feitelberg, Rosemary (2017-05-22). "Moncler's Remo Ruffini Provides Superyacht for The Heart Fund's Benefit in Cannes". WWD. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  34. ^ "Health: the Didier Drogba Foundation and its partners alongside the Abidjan Cardiology Institute".
  35. ^ "The Heart Fund - Discover The Heart Mobile™". www.theheartfund.eu. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  36. ^ "Cardiovascular diseases: The Didier Drogba Foundation helps patients". FratMat (in French). 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  37. ^ "AIMS Ties-up with The Heart Fund, Paris to Save Children with Heart Ailments - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham". www.amrita.edu. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  38. ^ "The Heart Fund Announces Successful Implementation of Second Cardiac Mobile Clinic and Scaling of 5-Year Medical Program in Côte d'Ivoire Thanks to Partnership with UPL".
  39. ^ "World Heart Awards 2024". World Heart Federation. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  40. ^ "Dr David Luu | About". www.drdavidluu.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
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